US Bridges

Mosswood DR over Dinde Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000000500258

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,333
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosswood DR over Dinde Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Mosswood DR over Dinde Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,466 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMosswood DR
CrossesDinde Bayou
Location0.5 MI E of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.20379, -93.35013
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2019)
Projected traffic1,466 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mosswood DR over Dinde Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosswood DR over Dinde Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mosswood DR over Dinde Bayou carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mosswood DR over Dinde Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mosswood DR over Dinde Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.